They are unable to tolerate even a mild winter, but each year they return as wind currents from Florida and Latin America carry the moths to Georgia.Īrmyworms cause damage by chewing on plant tissue. One of the pest’s most distinct characteristics is an inverted Y-shape on the head of the worm.Īs the name implies, fall armyworms are most numerous in late summer and early fall. Fall armyworms can be up to 1.5 inches long and are light green to nearly black with light and dark stripes that stretch horizontally along the body of the worm. Growers and homeowners should keep a close and frequent lookout for signs of these pests.
These pests can quickly decimate a field of bermudagrass, fescue, pearl millet or several other crops and then disappear as quickly as they appeared. Few things will strike fear into the hearts of pasture and hayfield owners than knowing fall armyworms are on the march.
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